FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication devices, and in particular
to a solidly mounted resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure, and
a method for manufacturing the solidly mounted resonator.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The electromagnetic spectrum becomes increasingly crowded, and wireless communication
devices are provided with more and more frequency bands and functions. Consequently,
the electromagnetic spectrum for wireless communications is expanding rapidly from
500MHz to more than 5GHz, and there is an increasing demand for radio-frequency (RF)
front-end modules having a high performance, low costs, low power consumption, and
a small dimension. The increasingly crowded external electromagnetic environment has
a strong impact on normal operation of the devices. A tiny space and highly integrated
modules within the RF front-end products is apt to cause inter-device electromagnetic
interferences. In order to ensure normal and effective operation of the RF products,
it is necessary to provide shielding against interferences of external and internal
electromagnetic (EM) sources.
[0003] As a kind of the RF front-end module, filters are capable to improve quality of transmitted
signals and received signals. Generally, the filter comprises multiple resonators
that are connected via a topological network structure. BAW refers to a bulk acoustic
wave resonator. The filters comprising the BAW have advantages of a small dimension,
a high degree of integration, a high quality factor Q under high frequency, and a
strong power tolerance, and hence the BAW is a core device at the RF front end.
[0004] The SMR (solidly mounted resonator) is a type of the BAW devices. In conventional
technology, the SMR devices have no electromagnetic shielding layer, and hence require
additional electromagnetic shielding devices during usage, which increases a dimension
and reduce a performance of the filters. In addition, an upper electrode, a piezoelectric
layer, and a lower electrode of the conventional SMR devices do not have a good C-axis
preferred orientation, which reduces a performance and a quality factor of the SMR
devices.
[0005] An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a novel SMR structure and a
novel method for manufacturing SMRs, so that the devices is characterized in not only
good BAW performances but also good shielding against external and internal EM interferences.
SUMMARY
[0006] As discussed in the background, conventional solidly mounted resonators (SMRs) do
not have an electromagnetic shielding function, and the upper electrode layer, the
piezoelectric layer, and the lower electrode layer thereof do not have a good C-axis
preferred orientation, which reduces, for example, a performance and a quality factors
of devices. In order to address the above issue, a solidly mounted resonator having
an electromagnetic shielding structure and a method for manufacturing the solidly
mounted resonator are provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0007] In a first aspect, a solidly mounted resonator having an electromagnetic shielding
structure is provided. The solidly mounted resonator includes: a substrate, an acoustic-wave
reflecting layer formed on the substrate, a resonance function layer formed on the
acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and a metal shielding wall formed on the substrate,
where the metal shielding wall surrounds an effective region in the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer and the resonance function layer. That is, the solidly mounted resonator
is provided with the metal shielding wall which is formed during fabrication. The
electromagnetic shielding structure has a compact structure and a small volume, is
capable to provide shielding against both external and internal electromagnetic interferences,
and further improves heat dissipation of a filter during operation.
[0008] In an embodiment, the acoustic-wave reflecting layer includes at least two pairs
of dielectric reflection layers and metal reflection layers, the dielectric reflection
layers and the metal reflection layers are stacked in an interleaved manner, and the
resonance function layer includes a lower electrode layer, a piezoelectric layer,
and an upper electrode layer, which are stacked in the above-listed sequence. The
resonance function layer is configured to implement conversion between electrical
energy and mechanical energy via the piezoelectric layer, and the mechanical energy
is in a form of acoustic waves. The acoustic-wave reflecting layer is characterized
by having alternating high and low acoustic impedance, and thus is capable to reflect
the acoustic waves effectively. Therefore, an energy loss of the acoustic waves is
avoided, and the acoustic waves within an effective resonance range can resonate.
[0009] In an embodiment, the metal shielding wall is formed by a stack of multiple metal
rings, where each of the multiple metal rings is disposed in a same level as a corresponding
layer of the acoustic-wave reflecting layer and the resonance function layer. The
above same-level configuration simplifies fabrication, because the metal shielding
wall can be gradually formed when fabricating each functional layer.
[0010] In an embodiment, multiple metal rings include metal rings that are disposed in a
same level as the dielectric reflection layers, the metal reflection layers, the lower
electrode layer, the piezoelectric layer, respectively. The above same-level configuration
simplifies fabrication and facilitates using mature techniques.
[0011] In an embodiment, all of the multiple metal rings in the metal shielding wall are
electrically connected. Hence, the metal shielding wall when grounded has the electromagnetic
shielding function.
[0012] In an embodiment, the metal shielding wall is an integral closed metal wall, and
is integrally formed in the acoustic-wave reflecting layer and the lower electrode
layer at a periphery of the effective region. In such case, the metal shielding wall
is formed through a simple process, and the closed metal shielding wall has a stable
performance.
[0013] In an embodiment, a metal shielding layer is formed between the substrate and the
acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and the metal shielding wall is in contact with and
is electrically connected to the metal shielding layer. The metal shielding layer
and the metal shielding wall are connected for grounding, so that the acoustic wave
refection layer and the resonance function layer are subject to complete electromagnetic
shielding.
[0014] In an embodiment, the metal shielding wall is grounded. The metal shielding wall
may be connected to outside and grounded via a path penetrating the piezoelectric
layer, which simplifies fabrication.
[0015] In an embodiment, an electrode lead connects the upper electrode layer to outside
of the solidly mounted resonator, and the metal shielding wall in a region in which
the electrode lead is located does not extend higher than the piezoelectric layer.
The electrode lead connecting the upper electrode layer provides resonance to the
solidly mounted resonator, and does not contact the metal shielding wall, which avoids
a short circuit and ensures a performance of the solidly mounted resonator.
[0016] In an embodiment, an encapsulation structure capping the upper electrode layer is
provided at a top of the solidly mounted resonator. The encapsulation structure is
capable to protect the resonance functional region and improve a certain degree of
electromagnetic shielding.
[0017] According to a second aspect, a method for manufacturing a solidly mounted resonator
having an electromagnetic shielding structure is provided. The method includes: S1,
fabricating a piezoelectric layer on a first substrate; S2, fabricating a lower electrode
layer and then an acoustic-wave reflecting layer on the lower electrode layer, and
fabricating a first metal shielding wall on a periphery of the lower electrode layer
and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, where the first metal shielding wall surrounds
an effective region in the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer; S3, bonding a second substrate onto the acoustic-wave reflecting layer; S4,
removing the first substrate to expose a back surface of the piezoelectric layer,
where the back surface faces away from the lower electrode layer; S5, etching the
piezoelectric layer at a position corresponding to the first metal shielding wall,
to expose at least a part of the first metal shielding wall; S6, fabricating a second
metal shielding wall which fills a cavity in the piezoelectric layer and is electrically
connected to the first metal shielding wall, where the cavity is formed by the etching;
and S7, fabricating an upper electrode layer on the back surface of the piezoelectric
layer.
[0018] In an embodiment, the step S2 includes: S21, fabricating the lower electrode layer
on the piezoelectric layer, and simultaneously forming a first metal shielding ring
on a periphery of the lower electrode layer, where the first metal shielding ring
is disposed in a same level as the lower electrode layer and surrounds the lower electrode
layer; and S22, fabricating the acoustic-wave reflecting layer on the lower electrode
layer, and simultaneously forming a second metal shielding ring on the first metal
shielding ring, where the second metal shielding ring is disposed in a same level
as the acoustic-wave reflecting layer and surrounds the acoustic-wave reflecting layer,
and an integral of the first metal shielding ring and the second metal shielding ring
serves as the first metal shielding wall.
[0019] The first metal shielding ring and the second metal shielding ring are disposed in
same levels as the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, respectively,
and thus can be fabricated from same horizontal layers with the lower electrode layer
and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, respectively, which simplifies implementation
and facilitates using mature techniques.
[0020] In an embodiment, the step S21 includes: fabricating a first metal layer on the piezoelectric
layer, and forming the lower electrode layer and the first metal shielding ring through
photolithography and etching, where the first shielding ring surrounds the lower electrode
layer and is not connected to the lower electrode layer. The first shielding ring
surrounding the lower electrode layer provides good electromagnetic shielding for
the lower electrode layer.
[0021] In an embodiment, the step S22 includes: S221, growing a dielectric reflection layer
on a structure obtained through the steps before the step S22, and planarizing the
dielectric reflection layer; S222, etching the dielectric reflection layer to expose
the first metal shielding ring under the dielectric reflection layer, fabricating
a second metal layer on the dielectric reflection layer, and planarzing the second
metal layer to form another metal shielding ring on the first metal shielding ring,
where the another metal shielding ring is flush with the dielectric reflection layer;
S223, fabricating a third metal layer on the dielectric reflection layer to form a
dual-functional layer, where the dual-functional layer includes a metal reflection
layer on the dielectric reflection layer and yet another metal shielding ring surrounding
the metal reflection layer; and S224, repeating the step S221 to the step S223 to
obtain the acoustic-wave reflecting layer and the second metal shielding ring surrounding
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, where the acoustic-wave reflecting layer includes
at least two pairs of the dielectric reflection layer and the metal reflection layer,
and the dielectric reflection layers and the metal reflection layers are stacked in
an interleaved manner.
[0022] The dielectric reflection layers and the metal reflection layers stacked in the interleaved
manner to form the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and the metal shielding rings are
fabricated in same levels with these layers, respectively, through mature techniques
such as polishing and etching, so as to form the second metal shielding ring surrounding
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer and providing a good shielding effect. A surface
of the fabricated piezoelectric layer is flat, which ensures uniformity with respect
to stress and electromechanical coupling coefficients. Hence, a performance and a
product yield of the resonators are improved.
[0023] In an embodiment, the step S2 includes: S21', fabricating a lower electrode layer
and then an acoustic-wave reflecting layer on the lower electrode layer, and simultaneously
forming a dielectric layer surrounding the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer; and S22', etching the dielectric layer to obtain a groove surrounding
the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and filling the
groove with a metal material to form the first metal shielding wall.
[0024] The first shielding wall surrounding the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer is formed by etching the dielectric layer and filling with the metal
material, which simplifies processing. The integrally formed first shielding wall
has a good shielding effect.
[0025] In an embodiment, the step S21 includes: S211', fabricating the lower electrode layer
on the piezoelectric layer, and removing a peripheral part of the lower electrode
layer; S212', fabricating a dielectric reflection layer on a structure obtained after
the step S211', and planarizing the dielectric reflection layer; S213', fabricating
a metal reflection layer on the dielectric reflection layer, and removing a peripheral
part of the metal reflection layer; and S214', repeating the step S212' and the step
S213' to form the acoustic-wave reflecting layer and the dielectric layer surrounding
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, where the acoustic-wave reflecting layer includes
at least two pairs of the dielectric reflection layer and the metal reflection layer,
and the dielectric reflection layers and the metal reflection layers are stacked in
an interleaved manner.
[0026] The dielectric layer is formed by using the planarized dielectric reflection layers.
In such case, the dielectric layer is formed simultaneously with the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer, which simplifies processing. A surface of the fabricated piezoelectric
layer is flat, which ensures uniformity with respect to stress and electromechanical
coupling coefficients. Hence, a performance and a product yield of the resonators
are improved.
[0027] In an embodiment, the step S22' includes: S221', fabricating a dielectric protection
layer on a structure obtained through steps before the step S22'; S222', etching a
peripheral part of the dielectric protection layer to obtain another groove which
extends from a surface of the dielectric protection layer to the piezoelectric layer
and surrounds the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer; and
S223', filling the another groove with the metal material, where a surface of the
metal material is flush with the dielectric protection layer.
[0028] The dielectric layer is disposed under the peripheral part of the dielectric protection
layer. The first metal shielding wall surrounding the lower electrode layer and the
acoustic-wave reflecting layer is formed through etching the peripheral part of the
dielectric protection layer and filling with the metal material, which simplifies
processing.
[0029] In an embodiment, before the step S1, the method further includes forming a seed
layer on the first substrate, and the step S4 includes: removing the first substrate
and the seed layer and thinning the piezoelectric layer, through grinding, chemical
mechanical polishing, and trimming. The piezoelectric layer is grown on the seed layer
that is absolutely flat, such that a surface of the piezoelectric layer is quite flat.
After removing the first substrate and the seed layer, the piezoelectric layer is
trimmed to have the flat surface, which ensures stress uniformity.
[0030] In an embodiment, the piezoelectric layer is made of AlN, and initial amorphous AlN
in the piezoelectric layer is removed during the trimming. This step of removing the
amorphous AlN improves c-axis orientation and piezoelectricity of the integral piezoelectric
layer, and thereby improves performances of the resonator.
[0031] In an embodiment, the seed layer includes two or more layers formed through sputtering
or deposition. The seed layer made of different materials can improve c-axis preferred
orientation of the piezoelectric layer, improve selectivity of electrode materials
improved, and reduce a manufacturing cost.
[0032] In an embodiment, the seed layer includes an AlN layer and a Mo layer, where the
Mo layer is disposed on a surface of the AlN layer away from the first substrate.
The Mo layer enhances a degree of preferred orientation of the piezoelectric layer.
[0033] In an embodiment, the seed layer includes: one of a Cr layer, an Ir layer, or a Pt
layer, and a Mo layer disposed on a surface of the one of the Cr layer, the Ir layer,
or the Pt layer away from the first substrate. The Mo layer is (1,1,0) oriented, and
is capable to enhance the C-axis preferred orientation of a film layer that is subsequently
formed.
[0034] In an embodiment, the seed layer includes a SiC layer and an AlN layer, where the
AIN layer is disposed on a surface of the SiC layer away from the first substrate.
The AlN layer is also capable to enhance the C-axis preferred orientation of a subsequent
film layer.
[0035] In an embodiment, the AlN layer is c-axis oriented, that is, (0,0,0,2) oriented.
In such case, the Mo layer with (1,1, 0) orientation may be obtained.
[0036] In an embodiment, the Mo layer is a body-centered cubic crystal and (1,1,0) oriented.
The (1,1,0) oriented Mo is capable to enhance a degree of preferred orientation of
the (0,0,0,2) oriented AIN in the piezoelectric layer. Hence, an acoustic loss can
be reduced, and the resonator can maintain a required vibration mode at an operating
frequency.
[0037] In an embodiment, the step S3 includes: fabricating a metal connection layer on the
acoustic-wave reflecting layer, forming a metal layer on a surface of the second substrate
through evaporation, and bonding the surface of the second substrate to the metal
connection layer. The metal connection layer can provide good electromagnetic shielding
for the device in a direction parallel to the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and
facilitate connection with the second substrate.
[0038] The solidly mounted resonator having the electromagnetic shielding structure and
the method for manufacturing the same are provided according to embodiments of the
present disclosure. The solidly mounted resonator includes the substrate, the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer formed on the substrate, the resonance function layer formed on the
acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and the metal shielding wall formed on the substrate.
The metal shielding wall surrounds the effective region in the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer and the resonance function layer. Additionally, the closed electromagnetic shielding
structure is formed at a periphery of the effective region in the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer and the resonance function layer. Thereby, the electromagnetic shielding structure
is formed simultaneously with the resonator, and it is not necessary to provide an
additional electromagnetic shielding device. Hence, an influence of an external or
internal electromagnetic interference source on the resonator is avoided while ensuring
a small dimension and a high performance of the resonator. Signal isolation of radio-frequency
terminal products is greatly enhanced, and hence noise signals are suppressed, especially
for adjacent frequency bands and signal transmitters. In addition, the electromagnetic
shielding layer can enhance heat dissipation of operating filters to a certain extent.
A surface of the piezoelectric layer obtained through the above solution is flat,
which ensures uniformity with respect to stress and electromechanical coupling coefficients.
Hence, a performance and a product yield of the resonators can be improved.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0039] The drawings are included herein to provide further understanding of embodiments
and are incorporated herein to constitute a part of this specification. The drawings
illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and explain the principles of the
present disclosure in conjunction with description. Various advantages of these embodiments
as well as other embodiments may refer to following detailed description and hence
can be well understood. Elements in the drawings may not be depicted in scale. Identical
numerals represent corresponding parts which are similar.
Figure 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a solidly mounted resonator having
an electromagnetic shielding structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 shows a schematic structural diagram of a solidly mounted resonator having
an electromagnetic shielding structure according to another embodiment of the present
disclosure.
Figure 3 shows a top view of a metal shielding wall of a solidly mounted resonator
having an electromagnetic shielding structure according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
Figure 4 shows a flow chart of a method for manufacturing a solidly mounted resonator
having an electromagnetic shielding structure according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
Figure 5a to Figure 5s show schematic structural diagrams of a solidly mounted resonator
having an electromagnetic shielding structure during a method according to a first
embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 shows a flowchart of step S2 of a method for manufacturing a solidly mounted
resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure according to a first embodiment
of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 shows a flowchart of step S22 of a method for manufacturing a solidly mounted
resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure according to a first embodiment
of the present disclosure;
Figure 8a to Figure 8h show schematic structural diagrams of a solidly mounted resonator
having an electromagnetic shielding structure during a method according to a second
embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 shows a flowchart of step S2 of a method for manufacturing a solidly mounted
resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure according to a second embodiment
of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 shows a flowchart of step S21' of a method for manufacturing a solidly mounted
resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure according to a second embodiment
of the present disclosure.
Figure 11 shows a flowchart of step S22' of a method for manufacturing a solidly mounted
resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure according to a second embodiment
of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0040] Hereinafter the present disclosure is further illustrated in detail with reference
to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that specific embodiments
described herein are merely intended for explaining related solutions, rather than
limiting the present disclosure. It is noted that only components related to solutions
are depicted in the drawings to facilitate description. It is further noted that dimensions
and sizes of the components in the drawings are not depicted to scale, and a size
of a certain component may be exaggerated for prominence.
[0041] Embodiments of the present disclosure and features in the embodiments may be combined
with each other as long as there is no conflict. Hereinafter the present disclosure
is described in detail with reference to the drawings in conjunction with the embodiments.
[0042] A solidly mounted resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure is provided
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the solidly
mounted resonator includes a substrate 101, an acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201
formed on the substrate 101, and a resonance function layer 301 formed on the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer 201. The acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201 includes metal layers
and dielectric film layers, which are mismatched in acoustic impedance and stacked
in an interleaved manner. Hence, the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201 has alternating
high and low acoustic impedance, and thereby is capable to reflect acoustic waves
effectively and suppress an energy loss of the acoustic waves. Therefore, the acoustic
waves within an effective resonance range are capable to resonate. The resonant function
layer 301 is configured to implement conversion between electrical energy and mechanical
energy, and induce a resonant effect. The resonator further includes a metal shielding
wall 401 formed on the substrate 101. The metal shielding wall 401 is disposed at
a periphery of an effective region, which is of the acoustic-wave reflecting layer
201 and the resonance function layer 301, and surrounds such effective region. The
metal shielding wall 401 which serves as electromagnetic shielding layer is fabricated
along with the resonator. An influence of an external or internal electromagnetic
interference source on the resonator is avoided while ensuring a small dimension and
a high performance of the resonator. Signal isolation of radio-frequency terminal
products is greatly enhanced, and hence noise signals are suppressed, especially for
adjacent frequency bands and signal transmitters.
[0043] Reference is made to Figure 1. In a specific embodiment, the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer 201 includes at least two pairs of a dielectric reflection layer 202 and a metal
reflection layer 203, and the dielectric reflection layers and metal reflection layers
are stacked in an interleaved manner. The resonance function layer 301 includes a
lower electrode layer 302, a piezoelectric layer 303, and an upper electrode layer
304, which are stacked in the above-listed sequence. In Figure 1, the region 1-1 represents
the effective region of the resonator. The region II-1 and the region II-2 represents
a region of the metal shielding wall 401, the region II-3 represents a region of a
metal shielding layer 402, and the region III-1 represents a region of the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer 201. Each of the regions I, II, and III is occupied by a planar structure
or planar structures which are stacked, and hence have a simple structure which is
easy to fabricate. Moreover, the piezoelectric layer 303 in the above structure has
a flat surface, which ensures uniformity with respect to stress and electromechanical
coupling coefficients. Hence, a performance and a product yield of the resonators
can be improved.
[0044] In a specific embodiment, the metal shielding wall 401 is formed by a stack of multiple
metal rings, which are in same levels as the acoustic-wave reflecting layers 201 and
the resonance function layers 301, respectively. Hence, the metal shielding wall 401
can be formed by stacking the multiple metal rings. In a preferable embodiment, the
metal rings are in same levels as the dielectric reflection layer 202, the metal reflection
layer 203, the lower electrode layer 302, and the piezoelectric layer 303, respectively.
That is, when fabricating each of the dielectric reflection layer 202, the metal reflection
layer 203, the lower electrode layer 302, and the piezoelectric layer 303, a metal
layer or a dual-functional layer at a periphery of the fabricated layer is retained,
and the metal layers and the dual-functional layers are stacked along with the sequential
fabrication of these layers, so as to form the metal shielding wall 401. Arranging
each metal ring to be in a same level as a corresponding one of the dielectric reflection
layer 202, the metal reflection layer 203, the lower electrode layer 302, or the piezoelectric
layer 303 simplifies processing and facilitates using mature techniques. In the same
level as the piezoelectric layer 303, there is a region, such as the region II-1,
which has a metal ring, and there is another region, such as a part of the region
II-2 not exceeding the piezoelectric layer 303, which does not having a metal ring,
that is, the metal shielding wall in such region does not extend higher than the piezoelectric
layer 303. In a preferable embodiment, all metal rings of the metal shielding wall
401 are electrically connected. The electrical connection among the metal rings strengthens
the electromagnetic shielding of the metal shielding wall 401when the metal rings
are grounded.
[0045] Reference is made to Figure 2. In a specific embodiment, a metal shielding wall 421
is a closed metal wall which is formed as an integral at a periphery of the effective
region in the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201 and the lower electrode layer 302.
In such case, the closed metal wall formed as an integral serves as the electromagnetic
shielding wall on the periphery of the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201 and the
lower electrode layer 302. The metal shielding wall 421 simplifies fabrication, and
the closed metal wall is stable in performances. The metal shielding wall 421 formed
by the closed metal wall and the metal shielding wall 401 formed by multiple metal
rings are identical in shapes and positions, and are different in materials and manufacturing
processes. Both metal shielding walls have a good electromagnetic shielding effect.
[0046] In a specific embodiment, a metal shielding layer 402 is formed between the substrate
101 and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201. The metal shielding wall 401 and the
metal shielding layer 402 are in contact and electrically connected with each other.
As shown in Figure 1, the region II-1, the region II-2, and the region II-3 having
the metal shielding layer 402 constitutes an electrically conductive structure, and
may be regarded as an integral region of the metal shielding wall 401. The metal shielding
wall 401 in the region II and the metal shielding layer 402 surrounds the region 1-1
serving as the effective region of the resonator and the region III-1 serving as the
region of the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201. A top view of the surrounding wall
is not limited to a circular ring structure as shown in Figure 3, and may alternatively
be square or any other closed shape. At least a part of the wall in the region II-1
is connected to the ground, and the wall in the region II-2 does not extend higher
than the piezoelectric layer 303, so as to ensure normal operation of the resonator.
The metal shielding layer 402 in the region II-3 is in contact with an entire surface
of the substrate 101. Heat dissipation of the operating filter can be improved to
a certain extent.
[0047] In a specific embodiment, the metal shielding wall 401 is grounded. The metal shielding
wall 401 may be grounded via a path penetrating the piezoelectric layer 303, which
simplifies implementation. Specifically, the wall is connected to the ground at at
least one position in the region II-1, or the wall in the region II-1 is connected
to the ground throughout the region 11-1. The grounded metal shielding wall 401 provides
an electrically conductive structure which is formed by the wall in the regions II-1
and II-2 and the metal shielding layer 402t in the region II-3 and which protects
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201 and resonance function layer 301 against electromagnetic
interferences of an external or internal source. Signal isolation of radio-frequency
terminal products is greatly enhanced, and hence noise signals are suppressed, especially
for adjacent frequency bands and signal transmitters.
[0048] In a specific embodiment, an electrode lead 501 is provided for connecting the upper
electrode layer 304 to outside, and the metal shielding wall 401 in a region in which
the electrode lead 501 is disposed does not extend higher than the piezoelectric layer
303. In such case, as shown in the drawings, the metal shielding wall 401 in the region
II-2 does not extend higher than the piezoelectric layer 303. The electrode lead 501
is connected to the upper electrode layer 304 to enable the resonance function. The
electrode lead 501 is not connected to the metal shielding wall 401 to prevent a short
circuit that influences a performance of the resonator.
[0049] In a specific embodiment, an encapsulation structure 601 capping the upper electrode
layer 304 is provided at a top of the resonator. On one hand, the encapsulation structure
601 is capable to protect the effective resonance functional region, that is, the
region 1-1. On the other hand, the encapsulation structure 601 provides a certain
degree of electromagnetic shielding. The encapsulation structure 601, the metal shielding
wall 401 in the region II, and the metal shielding layer 402 form a complete electromagnetic
shielding layer, which surrounds the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 201 and the resonance
function layer 301 completely, isolates electromagnetic interferences between adjacent
frequency bands and between signal transmitters, and enhance signal isolation of radio
frequency terminal products effectively.
[0050] A method for manufacturing a solidly mounted resonator with an electromagnetic shielding
structure is further provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Reference is made to Figure 4, where the method includes steps S1 to S7.
[0051] In step S1, a piezoelectric layer is fabricated on a first substrate.
[0052] In step S2, a lower electrode layer and then an acoustic-wave reflecting layer are
fabricated on the lower electrode layer, and a first metal shielding wall is formed
on a periphery of the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer.
In the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, the first metal
shielding wall surrounds an effective region.
[0053] In step S3, a second substrate is bonded onto the acoustic-wave reflecting layer.
[0054] In step S4, the first substrate is removed to expose a back surface of the piezoelectric
layer. The back surface of the piezoelectric layer faces away from the lower electrode
layer.
[0055] In step S5, the piezoelectric layer is etched at a position corresponding to the
first metal shielding wall, so as to expose at least a part of the first metal shielding
wall.
[0056] In step S6, a second metal shielding wall is formed to fill a cavity of the etched
piezoelectric layer. The second metal shielding wall is electrically connected to
the first metal shielding wall.
[0057] In step S7, an upper electrode layer is fabricated on the back surface of the piezoelectric
layer.
First Embodiment
[0058] Figure 5a to Figure 5i are schematic structural diagrams of a solidly mounted resonator
having an electromagnetic shielding structure during a method according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure. Before the step S1, the method further includes a following
step. A seed layer 701 is fabricated on the first substrate 111. Reference is made
to Figure 5a. In a preferable embodiment, the seed layer 701 includes two or more
layers, which are formed through sputtering or deposition. A material of the first
substrate 111 is Si. The seed layer 701 fabricated on the first substrate 111 by using
different materials can lead to a piezoelectric layer 303 having good C-axis preferred
orientation, improve selectivity of electrode materials, and reduce a manufacturing
cost. In an embodiment, the seed layer 701 includes an AlN layer and a Mo layer. The
Mo layer is disposed on a surface of the AlN layer away from the first substrate.
The AlN layer has a thickness approximating 50nm, and is c-axis oriented, that is,
(0,0,0,2)-oriented. The Mo layer has a thickness approximating 50nm, and is a body-centered
cubic crystal with (1,1,0) orientation. The first substrate 111 made of Si and the
(0,0,0,2)-oriented AlN layer enhance a degree of preferred orientation of the (1,1,0)-oriented
Mo.
[0059] In another embodiment, the seed layer 701 includes a Mo layer and one of a Cr layer,
an Ir layer, or a Pt layer, and the Mo layer is disposed on a surface of the one of
the Cr layer, the Ir layer, or the Pt layer away from the first substrate 111. The
Cr layer, the Ir layer, or the Pt layer is first grown on the first substrate 111
through MOCVD Then, a monocrystalline or polycrystalline Mo layer is formed by controlling
factors such as temperature, pressure, a gas flow, and air tightness. The Mo layer
is Mo (1,1,0) oriented, which enhances the C-axis preferred orientation of a subsequent
film layer.
[0060] In another embodiment, the seed layer 701 includes a SiC layer and an AlN layer,
and the AIN layer is disposed on a surface of the SiC layer away from the first substrate
111. The SiC layer is first grown on the first substrate 111 through MOCVD Then, a
monocrystalline or polycrystalline AlN layer is formed by controlling factors such
as temperature, pressure, a gas flow, and air tightness. Hence, the C-axis preferred
orientation of a subsequent film layer is enhanced. The AIN layer is (0,0,0,2)-oriented.
[0061] Reference is made to Figure 5b. A piezoelectric layer 303 is disposed on the seed
layer 701 through sputtering process. The piezoelectric layer 303 is a (0,0,0,2)-oriented
AIN layer. In conventional technology, Mo is usually selected as a material of the
lower electrode layer 302 to obtain c-axis oriented AlN, and candidates of the material
of the lower electrode layer 302 is very limited. In embodiments of the present disclosure,
the AlN which is highly c-axis oriented is directly obtained through growth on the
composite seed layer 701, and hence there are fewer limitations on electrode materials.
[0062] Reference is made to Figure 6. The step S2 includes following sub-steps S21 and S22.
[0063] In step S21, a lower electrode layer is fabricated on the piezoelectric layer, and
a first metal shielding ring is simultaneously formed at a periphery of the lower
electrode layer. The first metal shielding ring is disposed in a same level as the
lower electrode layer and surrounds the lower electrode layer.
[0064] In step S22, the acoustic-wave reflecting layer is fabricated on the lower electrode
layer, and a second metal shielding ring is simultaneously formed on the first metal
shielding ring. The second metal shielding ring is disposed in a same level as the
acoustic-wave reflecting layer and surrounds the acoustic-wave reflecting layer. An
integral of the first metal shielding ring and the second metal shielding ring serves
as the first metal shielding wall.
[0065] Reference is made to Figure 5c. In a specific embodiment, the step S21 specifically
includes following steps. A first metal layer is fabricated on the piezoelectric layer
303 through processing such as sputtering. Then, the first metal layer is photolithographed
and etched to form the lower electrode layer 302 and the first metal shielding ring
411. The first shielding ring 411 surrounds the lower electrode layer 302 and is not
connected to the lower electrode layer 302. The first metal shielding ring 411 surrounding
the lower electrode layer 302 provides good electromagnetic shielding for the lower
electrode layer 302.
[0066] Reference is made to Figure 7. In a specific embodiment, the step S22 includes following
sub-steps S221 to S224.
[0067] In step S221, a dielectric reflection layer is grown on a structure obtained through
foregoing steps, and then is planarized.
[0068] In step S222, the dielectric reflection layer is etched to expose the first metal
shielding ring under the dielectric reflection layer, then a second metal layer is
fabricated on the dielectric reflection layer, and the second metal layer is planarized
to form another metal shielding ring which is in a same level as the dielectric reflection
layer.
[0069] In step S223, a third metal layer is fabricated on the dielectric reflection layer
to form a dual-functional layer. The dual-functional layer includes a metal reflection
layer on the dielectric reflection layer and a metal shielding ring surrounding the
metal reflection layer.
[0070] In step S224, the steps S221 to S223 are repeated to obtain the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer and the second metal shielding ring surrounding the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer. The acoustic-wave reflecting layer includes at least two pairs of the dielectric
reflection layer and the metal reflection layer, and the dielectric reflection layers
and the metal reflection layers are stacked in an interleaved manner.
[0071] Reference is made to Figure 5d. The dielectric reflection layer 212 is grown through
CVD A material of the dielectric reflection layer 212 is SiO
2, doped SiO
2, or other dielectric materials such as SiOF. Reference is made to Figure 5e. An upper
surface of the dielectric reflection layer 212 is planarized through chemical mechanical
polishing (CMP). After the planarization, a thickness of the dielectric reflection
layer 212 remaining on the lower electrode layer 302 is 1/4 of a longitudinal wavelength
λ of the resonator. The thickness may be tuned based on influences of materials of
the dielectric reflection layer 212 and the metal reflection layer 213.
[0072] Reference is made to Figure 5f and Figure 5g. The dielectric reflection layer 212
is etched to expose the first metal shield ring 411 under the dielectric reflection
layer 212. Then, a second metal layer 4111 is formed through photolithography, etching,
and sputtering (or electroplating, vapor deposition, or the like). A material of the
second metal layer is Cu or W. Afterwards, an upper surface of the second metal layer
is planarized through CMP Reference is made to Figure 5h. A metal shielding ring,
of which an upper surface is flush with an upper surface of the dielectric reflection
layer 212, is formed from the second metal layer 4111 after the planarization.
[0073] Reference is made to Figure 5i. A third metal layer 4112 is fabricated on the dielectric
reflection layer 212 through photolithography, sputtering, and etching, so as to form
a dual-functional layer. The dual-functional layer includes a metal reflection layer
213 on the dielectric reflection layer 212 and a metal shielding ring surrounding
the metal reflection layer 213. A thickness of the metal reflection layer 213 is 1/4
of the longitudinal wavelength λ of the resonator. A material of the third metal layer
may include tungsten, aluminum, molybdenum, platinum, ruthenium, or the like.
[0074] Reference is made to Figure 5j to Figure 5m. At least another pair of the dielectric
reflection layer 212 and the metal reflection layer 213 having same thicknesses is
further fabricated on the formed metal reflection layer 213 through processing such
as CVD, CMP, and etching. Reference is made to Figure 5n. As a last step, a metal
ring is formed on a topmost dielectric reflection layer 212 through photolithography,
etching, sputtering (or electroplating, evaporation, or the like) and CMP, to form
the second metal shield ring 412 surrounding the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 211.
The dielectric reflection layers 212 and the metal reflection layers 213 that are
stacked in the interleaved manner form the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 211. The
second metal shielding ring 412 is formed in the same level through mature processing
such as polishing and etching. Thereby, the second metal shielding ring 412 surrounding
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 211 provide good shielding. An integral of the
first metal shielding ring 411 and the second metal shielding ring 412 serves as the
first metal shielding wall 413. Moreover, a surface of the piezoelectric layer 303
is flat, which ensures uniformity with respect to stress and electromechanical coupling
coefficients. Hence, a performance and a product yield of the resonators can be improved.
[0075] Reference is made to Figure 5o. In a specific embodiment, the step S3 specifically
includes following steps. A metal connection layer 801 is fabricated on the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer 211. A metal layer is formed on a surface of the second substrate
112 through evaporation. The surface of the second substrate 112 is bonded to the
metal bonding layer 801. The metal connection layer 801 provides good electromagnetic
shielding for the resonator in a direction parallel with an extending direction of
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and facilitates connection with the second substrate
112. In a preferable embodiment, the second substrate 112, which is subject to metal
vaporization, is bonded onto the metal bonding layer 801 through wafer bonding techniques.
The second substrate 112 is made of Si, and the metal vaporization ensures strength
of a bonding force.
[0076] Reference is made to Figure 5p. The step S4 specifically includes following steps.
The first substrate 111 is removed, the seed layer 701 is removed, and the piezoelectric
layer 303 is thinned, through grinding, chemical mechanical polishing, and trimming.
In a preferable embodiment, a material of the piezoelectric layer is AlN, and the
initial amorphous AlN in the piezoelectric layer 303 is removed during the trimming.
In a preferable embodiment, the piezoelectric layer 303 may be thinned by 30nm to
50nm. The seed layer 701 is beneficial to forming the piezoelectric layer 303, the
upper electrode layer 304, and the lower electrode layer 302, which have good C-axis
preferred orientation on the seed layer 701. Hence, there are fewer limitations on
candidates of the electrode materials. Removing the amorphous AlN on the piezoelectric
layer 303 by 30nm to 50nm improves piezoelectricity and an operation performance of
the resonator. When growing the AlN piezoelectric layer 303 (for example, having a
thickness of 1000nm), the initial 30nm to 50nm AlN is amorphous, which may affect
a performance of the piezoelectric layer. Such 30nm to 50nm amorphous AlN may be trimmed
to obtain a AlN piezoelectric layer having good c-axis orientation. Therefore, the
solidly mounted resonator having the electromagnetic shielding structure can have
a better piezoelectric performance.
[0077] Reference is made to Figure 5q. A second metal shielding wall 414 is fabricated through
photolithography, etching, sputtering (or electroplating, evaporation, etc.) and CMP
A material of the second metal shielding wall 414 is Cu or W. The second metal shielding
wall 414 after being planarized is flush with the piezoelectric layer 303. A quantity
of the second metal shielding walls 414 is not limited herein. At least one second
metal shielding wall 414 is electrically connected to outside via a path through the
piezoelectric layer 303, and is electrically connected to the first metal shielding
wall 413 under the piezoelectric layer 303 for grounding.
[0078] Reference is made to Figure 5r. An upper electrode layer 304 is fabricated on a back
surface of the piezoelectric layer 303 through photolithography, sputtering, and etching.
A material of the upper electrode layer 304 may be Mo, or may be tungsten, aluminum,
molybdenum, platinum, ruthenium, or a combination thereof.
[0079] Reference is made to Figure 5s. An encapsulation structure 601 capping the upper
electrode layer 304 is formed on the piezoelectric layer 303. The second metal shielding
wall 414 is grounded. The upper electrode layer 304 is provided with an electrode
lead 501 connected to the outside, and the metal shielding wall 413 in a region in
which the electrode lead 501 is located does not extend higher than the piezoelectric
layer 303. The electrode lead 501 is connected to the upper electrode layer 304, such
that the resonator is provided with a resonance function. The electrode lead 501 is
not connected to the first metal shielding wall 413, so as to prevent a short circuit
that affects a performance of the resonator. The closed metal shielding structure
provides electromagnetic shielding effect. The electrode lead 501 is connected to
a signal source, which enables the resonator operates normally.
Second Embodiment
[0080] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the step S2, and the other
steps are identical in the two embodiments. Figure 8a to Figure 8g are schematic structural
diagrams of a solidly mounted resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure
during the step S2 according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 9, the step
S2 includes following sub-steps S21' to S22'.
[0081] In step S21', a lower electrode layer and then an acoustic-wave reflecting layer
are fabricated on the piezoelectric layer, and a dielectric layer surrounding the
lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer is simultaneously formed.
[0082] In step S22', the dielectric layer is etched to obtain a groove surrounding the lower
electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and then the groove is filled
with a metal material to form the first metal shielding wall.
[0083] Reference is made to Figure 10. In a specific embodiment, the step S21' includes
following sub-steps S211' to S214'.
[0084] In step S211', the lower electrode layer is fabricated on the piezoelectric layer,
and a peripheral part of the lower electrode layer is removed.
[0085] In step S212', a dielectric reflection layer is formed on a structure obtained after
the step S211', and the dielectric reflection layer is planarized.
[0086] In step S213', a metal reflection layer is formed on the dielectric reflection layer,
and a peripheral part of the metal reflection layer is removed.
[0087] In step S214', the steps S212' to S213' are repeated to obtain the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer and the dielectric layer surrounding the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer. The acoustic-wave reflecting layer includes at least two pairs of the dielectric
reflection layer and the metal reflection layer, and the dielectric reflection layers
and the metal reflection layers are stacked in an interleaved manner.
[0088] Reference is made to Figure 8a. In a specific embodiment, a lower electrode layer
302 is fabricated on the piezoelectric layer 303 through photolithography, sputtering,
and etching. In a preferable embodiment, a material of the lower electrode layer 302
is Mo. Reference is made to Figure 8b. A dielectric reflection layer 222 is formed
through CVD and CMP In a preferable embodiment, a material of the dielectric reflection
layer 222 is SiO
2. After the CMP, a thickness of the dielectric reflection layer 222 remaining on the
lower electrode layer 302 is 1/4 of a longitudinal wavelength λ of the resonator.
Reference is made to Figure 8c. A metal reflection layer 223 is fabricated on the
dielectric reflection layer 222 through photolithography, sputtering, and etching.
A thickness of the metal reflection layer 223 is 1/4 of the longitudinal wavelength
λ of the resonator. Steps S212' to S213' are repeated to obtain structures as shown
in Figure 8d and Figure 8e, in which the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 221 includes
multiple pairs of the dielectric reflection layer 222 and the metal reflection layer
223, and the dielectric reflection layers 222 and the metal reflection layers 223
are stacked in an interleaved manner. When being fabricated, the peripheral part of
each metal reflection layer 223 is removed. A peripheral part of the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer 221 serves as a dielectric layer 901, which is formed by the planarized
dielectric reflection layers 222. Hence, the dielectric layer 901 and the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer 221 are simultaneously formed in the foregoing process, which simplifies
processing. Moreover, a surface of the piezoelectric layer 303 is flat, which ensures
uniformity with respect to stress and electromechanical coupling coefficients. Hence,
a performance and a product yield of the resonators can be improved.
[0089] Reference is made to Figure 11. In a specific embodiment, the step S22' includes
sub-steps S221' to S223'.
[0090] In step S221', a dielectric protection layer is fabricated on a structure obtained
through foregoing steps.
[0091] In step S222', a peripheral part of the dielectric protection layer is etched to
obtain a groove. The groove extends from a surface of the dielectric protection layer
to the piezoelectric layer and surrounds the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer.
[0092] In step S223', the groove is filled with a metal material. A surface of the metal
material is flush with the dielectric protection layer.
[0093] Reference is made to Figure 83. In a specific embodiment, a dielectric protection
layer 902 is formed on the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 221 through CVD and CMP
Reference is made to Figure 8g. A groove is fabricated at a peripheral part of the
dielectric protection layer 902 and in the dielectric layer 901, through photolithography,
etching, sputtering (or electroplating, evaporation, etc.) and CMP, and then the groove
is filled with a metal material to form the first metal shielding wall 423. The dielectric
layer 901 is located below the peripheral part of the dielectric protection layer
902. The first metal shielding wall 423 surrounding the lower electrode layer 302
and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer 221 is formed by processing such as etching
and metal filling at the peripheral part of the dielectric protection layer 902. The
first metal shielding wall 423 can protect the lower electrode layer 302 and the sound
wave reflection layer 221 effectively against electromagnetic interferences from an
internal or external signal source. Subsequent processing is same as those described
in the first embodiment, and are not repeated herein. The final solidly mounted resonator
having the electromagnetic shielding structure is as shown in Figure 8h.
[0094] The solidly mounted resonator having the electromagnetic shielding structure and
the method for manufacturing the same are provided according to embodiments of the
present disclosure. The solidly mounted resonator includes the substrate, the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer formed on the substrate, the resonance function layer formed on the
acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and the metal shielding wall formed on the substrate.
The metal shielding wall surrounds the effective region in the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer and the resonance function layer. Additionally, the closed electromagnetic shielding
structure is formed at a periphery of the effective region in the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer and the resonance function layer. Thereby, the electromagnetic shielding structure
is formed simultaneously with the resonator, and it is not necessary to provide an
additional electromagnetic shielding device. Hence, an influence of an external or
internal electromagnetic interference source on the resonator is avoided while ensuring
a small dimension and a high performance of the resonator. Signal isolation of radio-frequency
terminal products is greatly enhanced, and hence noise signals are suppressed, especially
for adjacent frequency bands and signal transmitters. In addition, the electromagnetic
shielding layer can enhance heat dissipation of operating filters to a certain extent.
A surface of the piezoelectric layer obtained through the above solution is flat,
which ensures uniformity with respect to stress and electromechanical coupling coefficients.
Hence, a performance and a product yield of the resonators can be improved.
[0095] Hereinabove described are specific embodiments of the present disclosure. The protection
scope of the present disclosure is not limited by the embodiments. Any modification
or substitution that can be easily envisaged by those skilled in the art within the
technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure shall fall within the protection
scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure
shall be subject to the protection scope defined in the claims.
[0096] It should be understood that in the description of the present disclosure, orientations
or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside",
and the like, are based on the drawings. These terms are merely intended for facilitating
describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, rather than indicating
or implying that devices or elements defined by the terms must comply with the designated
orientation, or must be constructed and operated according to the designated orientation.
Therefore, such terms should not be construed as a limitation to the present disclosure.
The word "comprising (including)" does not exclude presence of elements or steps not
listed in a claim. The article 'a' or 'an' preceding an element does not exclude that
there are multiple such elements. The mere fact that certain measures are recited
in different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures
cannot be utilized for improvement. Any reference sign in the claims should not be
construed as a limitation.
1. A solidly mounted resonator having an electromagnetic shielding structure, comprising:
a substrate;
an acoustic-wave reflecting layer formed on the substrate;
a resonance function layer formed on the acoustic-wave reflecting layer; and
a metal shielding wall formed on the substrate, wherein the metal shielding wall surrounds
an effective region in the acoustic-wave reflecting layer and the resonance function
layer.
2. The solidly mounted resonator according to claim 1, wherein:
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer comprises at least two pairs of dielectric reflection
layers and metal reflection layers, and the dielectric reflection layers and the metal
reflection layers are stacked in an interleaved manner; and
the resonance function layer comprises a lower electrode layer, a piezoelectric layer,
and an upper electrode layer, which are stacked in the above-listed sequence.
3. The solidly mounted resonator according to claim 2, wherein:
the metal shielding wall is formed by a stack of a plurality of metal rings, wherein
each metal ring of the plurality metal rings is disposed in a same level as a corresponding
layer of the acoustic-wave reflecting layer and the resonance function layer.
4. The solidly mounted resonator according to claim 3, wherein:
the plurality of metal rings comprises metal rings that are disposed in a same level
as the dielectric reflection layers, the metal reflection layers, the lower electrode
layer, the piezoelectric layer, respectively.
5. The solidly mounted resonator according to claim 4, wherein all metal rings of the
plurality of metal rings are electrically connected.
6. The solidly mounted resonator according to claim 2, wherein the metal shielding wall
is an integral closed metal wall, and is integrally formed in the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer and the lower electrode layer at a periphery of the effective region.
7. The solidly mounted resonator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein:
a metal shielding layer is formed between the substrate and the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer, and
the metal shielding wall is in contact with and is electrically connected to the metal
shielding layer.
8. The solidly mounted resonator according to any one of claim 1 to 6, wherein the metal
shielding wall is grounded.
9. The solidly mounted resonator according to claim 2, wherein:
an electrode lead connects the upper electrode layer to outside of the solidly mounted
resonator; and
the metal shielding wall in a region in which the electrode lead is located does not
extend higher than the piezoelectric layer.
10. The solidly mounted resonator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an encapsulation
structure capping the upper electrode layer is provided at a top of the solidly mounted
resonator.
11. A method for manufacturing a solidly mounted resonator having an electromagnetic shielding
structure, comprising:
S1, fabricating a piezoelectric layer on a first substrate;
S2, fabricating a lower electrode layer and then an acoustic-wave reflecting layer
on the lower electrode layer, and fabricating a first metal shielding wall on a periphery
of the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, wherein the first
metal shielding wall surrounds an effective region in the lower electrode layer and
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer;
S3, bonding a second substrate onto the acoustic-wave reflecting layer;
S4, removing the first substrate to expose a back surface of the piezoelectric layer,
wherein the back surface faces away from the lower electrode layer;
S5, etching the piezoelectric layer at a position corresponding to the first metal
shielding wall to expose at least a part of the first metal shielding wall;
S6, fabricating a second metal shielding wall which fills a cavity in the piezoelectric
layer and is electrically connected to the first metal shielding wall, wherein the
cavity is formed by the etching; and
S7, fabricating an upper electrode layer on the back surface of the piezoelectric
layer.
12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step S2 comprises:
S21, fabricating the lower electrode layer on the piezoelectric layer, and simultaneously
forming a first metal shielding ring on a periphery of the lower electrode layer,
wherein the first metal shielding ring is disposed in a same level as the lower electrode
layer and surrounds the lower electrode layer; and
S22, fabricating the acoustic-wave reflecting layer on the lower electrode layer,
and simultaneously forming a second metal shielding ring on the first metal shielding
ring, wherein the second metal shielding ring is disposed in a same level as the acoustic-wave
reflecting layer and surrounds the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and an integral
of the first metal shielding ring and the second metal shielding ring serves as the
first metal shielding wall.
13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the step S21 comprises:
fabricating a first metal layer on the piezoelectric layer, and
forming the lower electrode layer and the first metal shielding ring through photolithography
and etching, wherein the first shielding ring surrounds the lower electrode layer
and is not connected to the lower electrode layer.
14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the step S22 comprises:
S221, growing a dielectric reflection layer on a structure obtained through the steps
before the step S22, and planarizing the dielectric reflection layer;
S222, etching the dielectric reflection layer to expose the first metal shielding
ring under the dielectric reflection layer, fabricating a second metal layer on the
dielectric reflection layer, and planarzing the second metal layer to form another
metal shielding ring on the first metal shielding ring, wherein the another metal
shielding ring is flush with the dielectric reflection layer;
S223, fabricating a third metal layer on the dielectric reflection layer to form a
dual-functional layer, wherein the dual-functional layer comprises a metal reflection
layer on the dielectric reflection layer and yet another metal shielding ring surrounding
the metal reflection layer; and
S224, repeating the step S221 to the step S223 to obtain the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer and the second metal shielding ring surrounding the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer, wherein the acoustic-wave reflecting layer comprises at least two pairs of
the dielectric reflection layer and the metal reflection layer, and the dielectric
reflection layers and the metal reflection layers are stacked in an interleaved manner.
15. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step S2 comprises:
S21', fabricating a lower electrode layer and then an acoustic-wave reflecting layer
on the lower electrode layer, and simultaneously forming a dielectric layer surrounding
the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer; and
S22', etching the dielectric layer to obtain a groove surrounding the lower electrode
layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, and filling the groove with a metal
material to form the first metal shielding wall.
16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the step S21' comprises:
S211', fabricating the lower electrode layer on the piezoelectric layer, and removing
a peripheral part of the lower electrode layer;
S212', fabricating a dielectric reflection layer on a structure obtained after the
step S211', and planarizing the dielectric reflection layer;
S213', fabricating a metal reflection layer on the dielectric reflection layer, and
removing a peripheral part of the metal reflection layer; and
S214', repeating the step S212' and the step S213' to form the acoustic-wave reflecting
layer and the dielectric layer surrounding the acoustic-wave reflecting layer, wherein
the acoustic-wave reflecting layer comprises at least two pairs of the dielectric
reflection layer and the metal reflection layer, and the dielectric reflection layers
and the metal reflection layers are stacked in an interleaved manner.
17. The method according to claim 15, wherein the step S22' comprises:
S221', fabricating a dielectric protection layer on a structure obtained through steps
before the step S22';
S222', etching a peripheral part of the dielectric protection layer to obtain another
groove which extends from a surface of the dielectric protection layer to the piezoelectric
layer and surrounds the lower electrode layer and the acoustic-wave reflecting layer;
and
S223', filling the another groove with the metal material, wherein a surface of the
metal material is flush with the dielectric protection layer.
18. The method according to claim 11, wherein before the step S1, the method further comprises
forming a seed layer on the first substrate, and
the step S4 comprises:
removing the first substrate and the seed layer and thinning the piezoelectric layer,
through grinding, chemical mechanical polishing, and trimming.
19. The method according to claim 18, wherein the piezoelectric layer is made of AIN,
and initial amorphous AlN in the piezoelectric layer is removed during the trimming.
20. The method according to claim 18, wherein the seed layer comprises two or more layers
formed through sputtering or deposition.
21. The method according to claim 20, wherein the seed layer comprises an AlN layer and
a Mo layer, and the Mo layer is disposed on a surface of the AlN layer away from the
first substrate.
22. The method according to claim 20, wherein the seed layer comprises one of a Cr layer,
an Ir layer, or a Pt layer, and a Mo layer disposed on a surface of the one of the
Cr layer, the Ir layer, or the Pt layer away from the first substrate.
23. The method according to claim 20, wherein the seed layer comprises a SiC layer and
an AlN layer, and the AIN layer is disposed on a surface of the SiC layer away from
the first substrate.
24. The method according to claim 21 or 23, wherein the AlN layer is c-axis oriented,
that is, (0,0,0,2) oriented.
25. The method according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the Mo layer is a body-centered cubic
crystal and (1,1,0) oriented.
26. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step S3 comprises:
fabricating a metal connection layer on the acoustic-wave reflecting layer;
forming a metal layer on a surface of the second substrate through evaporation, and
bonding the surface of the second substrate to the metal connection layer.